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SN54 MXM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,824 mi
Last recorded171,824 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 MXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 171,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 171,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 159,645 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 159,639 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 144,155 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 134,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake only just met requirements 18%

Pass 15 Aug 2017 125,121 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 125,103 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,559 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 112,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald outer Very low inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split inner (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split inner (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 101,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2015 101,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,671 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 93,671 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,273 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside shoulder

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,413 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,259 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 43,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,304 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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SN54 MXM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN54 MXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN54 MXM registered?

SN54 MXM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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